Homelessness Prevention Contract Manager (Project/Program Manager II)

Full Job Description

King County's Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) provides equitable opportunities for people to be healthy, happy, and connected to community.

Requirements

To be considered minimally qualified applicant must demonstrate a background that provides the knowledge, skills and ability to:

• Develop, manage and monitor service contracts with community based not-for-profit agencies to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local compliance standards.
• Provide technical assistance to contracting agencies and prospective contracting agencies on project implementation and meeting contractual responsibilities.
• May assign work to or serve as a mentor for Project/Program Assistant.
• Work to apply an equity and social justice approach to all aspects of the work in partnership with team members and other division and department staff.
• Assist with coordination with other funders and service providers to ensure integration of funded projects with related regional efforts.
• Gather and analyze data related to housing and services for people at risk of homelessness in order to help continuous system improvement and to inform Request for Proposal(s) (RFP) processes.
• Write RFP documents, including guidelines, application forms and rating tools, and implement RFP processes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the division's evaluation team to give input on evaluation efforts related to funded projects and larger initiatives.
• Represent team in departmental, inter-jurisdictional and multi-agency planning processes and work groups.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Write reports summarizing agency performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills or track record adhering to policies and procedures.
• Up to three (3) years of experience in negotiating, preparing, monitoring and/or managing homelessness prevention or homelessness service and housing contracts.
• Demonstrated understanding of foundational frameworks and best practices including Progressive Engagement, Trauma-Informed Care, and Harm Reduction.
• At least one (1) year of experience with RFP processes including development and management of review process.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member both internally and externally with other jurisdictions and service providers.
• Demonstrated experience directly working with local, state and/or federal funds.
• Demonstrated understanding of equity and social justice concepts and the effects of place, race and systems-based inequities and ability to apply an equity and social justice approach to all areas of the work, including communication and RFP processes.
• Ability to work under deadlines, work on a number of tasks simultaneously and organize and prioritize work quickly in response to changing needs.
• Demonstrated clear and professional-level writing ability for such tasks as correspondence, grant proposals, and contracts.
• Proficiency using MS Word, Excel, and Outlook or another e-mail.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration or Social Services and/or three years of experience in planning and/or implementing social services, homelessness prevention or homelessness service programs; OR equivalent combination of education and experience, plus a solid understanding of homelessness prevention and homeless housing and services systems.
• Experience actively engaging in planning processes and/or project implementation that bring together constituencies representing diverse interests and successfully result in concrete products.
• Valid Washington State Driver's License or the ability to travel throughout the County in a timely manner.

ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:

This position has been designated Non-Mission Critical.

Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather.

For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency.

The team works in a hybrid model, with days in the office as well as telecommuting. The ratio of remote to onsite work will be dependent on business needs and is subject to change.

The primary onsite location is Chinook, 401 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.

The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.

Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

WHO MAY APPLY:This position is open to all qualified, current internal King County employees that meet the minimum qualifications.

Interviews for this selection process will take place on or around April 28, 2026.

Candidates who wish to be considered for this position must submit an online King County application and respond to the supplemental questions.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the requested and relevant information in the online application and supplemental questionnaire.

Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state, "see my resume" are considered incomplete and will not be considered to be competitive.

If you have any questions, please contact Phitsamai Xaxouthep, phxaxouthep@kingcounty.gov.

Additional Information

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King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

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